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So Kevin Love, Andrew Wiggins, trade rumors will last at least another month

Andrew Wiggins

In this June 27, 2014, file photo, Andrew Wiggins, the Cleveland Cavaliers No. 1 draft pick, answers questions during an NBA basketball conference in Independence, Ohio. Wiggins will sign his rookie contract with the Cavaliers, an agreement that would prevent any potential trade involving the small forward from being completed for 30 days, a person familiar with the negotiations says. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
(Tony Dejak)

Along with his signature upon a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers comes a seldom-talked about stipulation. The rule was originally crafted to prevent teams from signing rookies only trade them to another squad.

Now, the Canadian-born former Kansas standout can't be traded for at least 30 days.

That means rumors he could be dealt to Minnesota as part of what would be a blockbuster deal that would send superstar forward Kevin Love to Cleveland to form a "Big 3" that would also include four-time MVP LeBron James and all-star point guard Kyrie Irving.

Wiggns' signing gives the Cavs $5.5 million in salary cap impact. That means, if a deal for Love is struck, the team would have that much more cap space to pay the all-star big man.

Love, who averaged 26.1 points and 12.5 rebounds in 2013-2014, is set to make $15.7 million next season.